Polaris brings back the RZR Turbo S Spirit via XP S

A Legend Returns; Kinda

In 2018, after three years of XP 1000 and XP Turbo 64″ dominance in the UTV market, Polaris dropped the 72″ wide RZR XP Turbo S with much fanfare. The Turbo S model was one of, if not the, best selling super sport UTV for many years in North America. In 2022, the 72″ XP platform was not renewed and a focus was put onto the new Pro chassis and the all-new RZR Pro R. The super sport market was moving to bigger and faster! Since that time, the lower price points have not really had great large footprint options from Polaris without aftermarket upgrades.

Today that changes with the introduction of the 2026 Polaris RZR XP S. Polaris has taken the XP 1000 platform, give it a slight facelift, and given it a 72″ wide stance via suspension components borrowed from its RZR Pro S bigger brother!

2026 Polaris RZR XP S Specs

2026 2-Seat Ultimate Specs	XP S	XP 1000
MSRP (USD)	$27,499	$24,999
Engine	ProStar 999 cc	ProStar 999 cc
Total Horsepower	114 hp	114 hp
Transmission	CVT	CVT
Drive	On-Demand AWD/2WD	On-Demand AWD/2WD
Drive Power Modes	Standard, Sport, Rock	N/A
Dry Weight	1,803 lbs	1,665 lbs
Curb Weight	1,893 lbs	1,753 lbs
Wheelbase	90″	90″
Dimensions (L x W x H)	122″ x 72″ x 75.5″	119.5″ x 64″ x 71.1″
Max Ground Clearance	16″	14″
Wheel Travel	19″ Front / 21″ Rear	16″ Front / 18″ Rear
Wheels	15″ 5-Lug	14″ 4-Lug
Tires	32×10/12r15 Pro Armor Trekker	30×10/12r14 Generic
Front Suspension	2.5″ Walker Evans® Needle Shocks 16- Pos. Compression Clicker	2″ Walker Evans® Needle Shocks 16- Pos. Compression Clicker
Rear Suspension	2.5″ Walker Evans® Needle Shocks 16- Pos. Compression Clicker	2.5″ Walker Evans® Needle Shocks 16- Pos. Compression Clicker
Turning Radius	20.1′	16.2′
Bed Dimensions (L x W x H)	28″ x 22″ x 7″	28″ x 22″ x 7″
Bed Capacity	300 lb	300 lb
Payload Capacity	740 lb	740 lb
Fuel Capacity	9.5 gal	9.5 gal
Winch Included	4,500 lb	4,500 lb
Gauge Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster
Infotainment/Navigation	7” RIDE COMMAND	7” RIDE COMMAND
Power System	900w Stator @ 3,000 RPM (660w on Sport Trim)	900w Stator @ 3,000 RPM (660w on Sport Trim)
Colors	Sand Dune, Stealth Gray	Sand Dune, Stealth Gray
Standard Warranty	6-Month	6-Month
MSRP (USD)	$26,499	$23,999

Familiar & Upgraded Looks

First, you’ll notice that the whole RZR XP lineup has received a ‘fanged’ facelift to bring it inline with the recent facelifts given to the Pro chassis lineup. Obviously customer demand has brought back the 2019 fang-life and it is now coming full circle.

Throwback Suspension

Now onto the rest of the chassis. It’s a RZR XP 1000 from the suspension-up while the suspension and drive train is very similar to the Pro XP components including the heavier duty drive shafts, upgraded axles, and welded rear skid plate. Along with these upgrades, the RZR XP S has inherited the upgraded computer unit that provides three drive modes for Standard, Sport, and Rock mode which change the throttle response for their specific driving conditions.

The 2026 Polaris RZR XP S includes another upgrade in the 5-bolt wheel hubs from the Pro S along with all-new 32″ Pro Armor Trekker tires. While these are a large departure from the old Big Horns and the more recent white label tires, the Trekker tires should be great mountain trail tires, while probably being less preferable in the southern mud.

The shock package is the same as the RZR XP Ultimate trims with Walker Evans Needle Shocks, 2″ in the front and 2.5″ in the rear. This paired with the long travel components provides you 16″ of max clearance, and 25″ of “usable wheel travel”.

While the 2026 RZR XP S comes with suspension and drive line components inspired by the RZR Pro S, what is not inspired is the aging ProStar 1000 engine powering the same old trusty CVT clutch. With rumors of the forthcoming ProStar triple engine and turbo options, this seems like a bit of a let down for the enthusiast. It has become quite clear that Polaris has positioned the XP lineup of RZR’s to be the “affordable naturally aspirated” option with the “Pro” chassis being where all the real power and suspension is to be had. The long travel will probably sell well in the West, but the 64″ XP will continue to outsell in the East where trail restrictions are more common.

At launch, the 2026 Polaris RZR XP S will be available in both the 2-seat and 4-seat variants and come in two colors: Sand Dune and Stealth Gray. MSRP for the 2026 Polaris RZR XP S 2-seat Sport trim will start at $22,499, all the way up to the XP S 4 Ultimate trim at $29,499, and will be available to order immediately.

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